Welcoming Partnerships, Fostering Communication
Goal 2a: Respecting Indigenous Communities in Their Research Agenda
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Support Community-Led Research: Acknowledging that Indigenous communities must drive their own research and develop solutions based on their needs and priorities.
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Actions:
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Create a community research agreement template to ensure respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities.
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Utilize and adapt existing community templates and processes when working with Indigenous communities.
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Develop a list of example community research agreements for reference in appendices.
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Ensure proper knowledge citations and respect for Indigenous perspectives in all research outputs.
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Goal 2b: Building Long-Term, Respectful Relationships with Communities
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Sustained Community Engagement: Focused on establishing and nurturing ongoing, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
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Actions:
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Engage in seasonal check-ins to maintain and strengthen community relationships.
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Develop an engagement plan to connect with at least two Indigenous communities to build long-term partnerships.
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Goal 2c: Supporting Indigenous Sovereignty in Data Priorities
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Upholding Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Empowering Indigenous communities to control their own data and determine research priorities.
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Actions:
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Establish processes and frameworks that ensure Indigenous data sovereignty in all research projects
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Goal 2 focuses on building strong, respectful partnerships and communication with Indigenous communities to ensure their autonomy and leadership in research. Recognizing the importance of respecting Indigenous communities as they drive their own research agenda and develop solutions is essential. By creating community research agreement templates and incorporating community-specific processes, we aim to foster collaboration that respects each community’s unique values and needs. Establishing a comprehensive list of example research agreements and ensuring proper knowledge citations in all outputs will uphold integrity and honor Indigenous knowledge. Moreover, Goal 2 emphasizes the significance of long-term relationships, encouraging seasonal check-ins and engagement plans to establish connections with Indigenous communities. Lastly, we recognize the need to support Indigenous data sovereignty, ensuring that communities have control over their own data priorities. This goal promotes a framework that not only values Indigenous leadership but also upholds their rights and autonomy throughout every phase of the research process.